Using your Haygain® hay steamer
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Do not allow the steam generator to run out of water
If the steam generator
runs out of water, also known as “boils dry”, it can
be damaged. If the steam generator boils dry, a buzzer sounds and the
empty indicator light turns red. Switch off the steam generator immediately.
Before you unscrew the safety cap and add more water, allow it to cool
down. Do not stand over the steam generator when you unscrew the
safety cap.
To steam forage
1.
Warning:
Before you plug the steam generator into a power outlet, mop up any water
spillages around your Haygain
®
hay steamer. Ensure the plug, cable, and power outlet
are clean and dry.
Plug the steam generator into a power outlet.
2. To switch on the steam generator, press the power button. The power button turns
green and the heating indicator light turns amber.
3. Steam the forage for 60 minutes, then check the thermometer on
the hay chest lid.
If the temperature shown is at least 80 °C, steaming is
complete.
If the temperature shown is below 80 °C, continue steaming
until it is 80 °C.
4. If you want to load a second batch of forage and steam it, do the following:
a. To switch off the steam generator, press the power button.
b. Read about safely unloading forage on page 13. Lift the lid of the hay chest and
unload the forage.
c. Load the second batch of forage into the hay chest then close the lid and fasten
the latches.
d. To switch on the steam generator again, press the power button.
e. As the water in the steam generator is already hot, steam the forage for
40 minutes. Then check the thermometer on the hay chest lid.
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If the temperature shown is at least 80 °C, steaming is complete.
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If the temperature shown is below 80 °C, continue steaming until it is
80 °C.
5. To switch off the steam generator, press the power button.
6. Unplug the steam generator from the power outlet.
7. When the steam generator has cooled down, unscrew the safety cap on the steam
generator.
8. Hold the steam generator by the handle and tilt it. Empty the water through the filler
spout into a drain or container, to reduce the build-up of lime scale.
